Tuesday, April 25, 2023
The rocky shore near the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse on teh Keweenaw Peninsula. Rod Sanford/Lansing State Journal UPPER PENINSULA — The State of Michigan lays claim to many trophies. To name a few: #1 producer of tart cherries Longest freshwater coastline (3,200 miles) The state with the only authentic, operating DutchTuesday, April 18, 2023
The Ontario government is investing nearly $1 million to support Indigenous-led projects and increased collaboration with Indigenous organizations and youth to help protect and restore the Great Lakes. David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, made the announcement today at the seventh annual meeting ofWednesday, February 15, 2023
Whitefish Point, MI – The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) is thrilled to announce the discovery of the 144-foot Barquentine Nucleus. The Nucleus was found under 600 feet of water around 40 miles northwest of Vermilion point on Lake Superior. The Nucleus sank on September 14th, 1869, when it was downbound fromWednesday, February 8, 2023
Duluth, MN – In the winter, Stoney Point on Lake Superior is as scenic as it is quiet. But every once in a while, the point turns into paradise for a band of surfers. "We talk about Minnesota, surfers in Minnesota. The coldest conditions, the warmest friends. I love it here, you know. Like no place else in the world," saidTuesday, February 7, 2023
Traverse City, MI — What’s happening in the Great Lakes during those long, frigid months when they’re often covered partially or completely with ice? A casual observer — and even experts — might be inclined to say, “Not much.” Lake scientists have long considered winter a season when aquaticWednesday, February 1, 2023
The sold-out 2023 Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, ended Sunday, January 22, attracting nearly 24,000 attendees. Continuing the trend, the NMMA is hearing from exhibitors of sales and new leads generated at the nation’s largest collection of freshwater boats in theTuesday, December 20, 2022
SAULT STE MARIE, MI – The U.S. Coast Guard’s largest domestic icebreaking operation is underway in Lake Superior. The Coast Guard sector based in Sault Ste Marie has started its winter icebreaking efforts - known as Operation Taconite - because of an increasing amount of ice in the commercial ports located on the west sideMonday, December 5, 2022
Making waves as Minneapolis' largest and longest-running annual boating event for 50 years, the Discover® Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive®, cruises into the Minneapolis Convention Center Thursday, January 19 - Sunday, January 22, welcoming enthusiasts and newcomers of all ages to discover theFriday, November 4, 2022
Whitefish Point, MI – The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) is proud to announce the discovery of the 292-foot Whaleback vessel, Barge 129. Barge 129 was found in Lake Superior, 35 miles off Vermilion Point in 650 feet of water. Barge 129 was found along with 8 other wrecks in 2021 by the GLSHS in partnershipWednesday, November 2, 2022
Duluth, MN – The City of Duluth is announcing a new way for residents to do their part to protect Lake Superior and all its rivers, streams, creeks, and waterways from pollution. As a part of its Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program, the City joins other Minnesota cities and regions across the nation in the Adopt-a-Drain
